Australian Open 2025 QF - [7] Novak Djokovic (SRB) v/s [3] Carlos Alcaraz Garfia (SPN)

[Hitman]

LOL - If that landed in....

 

[GodlessEndeavor]

Pausing mid-ear cup to apologize. Haven't seen that one before.

Priorities man.

 

[RF-18]

Djoko pulled a muscle apparently.

 

[MeatTornado]

Djoko pulled a muscle apparently.

So he's winning the title confirmed

 

[Subway Tennis]

This match and the potential it has is why I have no problem with MTOs. Let Novak and Carlitos get any medical attention they might need to keep this show on the road.

It does look like Novak might have tweaked something. Really hoping there is no stupidity or clockwatching if either player needs help over rhe next 5 hours.

 

[Oval_Solid]

small limp

 

[The_Order]

Damn Djok injured again... spells trouble for Alcaraz now...

 

[Olli Jokinen]

Djoko pulled a muscle apparently.

Possum stuff.

 

[Hitman]

Djokovic is being overwhelmed now. That leg hurts.

 

[TheSlicer]

Pausing mid-ear cup to apologize. Haven't seen that one before.

Lool

 

[Hitman]

Look at that wrong footer!

 

[Breakpointerer]

Bossed that rally did Novak

 

[McGradey]

Don’t fall for it, kid

 

[Krish872007]

Re-donk-ulous defending from Alcz, but to no avail

 

[NYTennisfan]

These guys are beating the snot out of the ball

 

[Pheasant]

Wow. That was a crazy save of break pojnt by Djoker. He showed why he won 24 slams there.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Djokovic buying time to see the replay.

He’s squinting in pain.

Another break point for Carlos with a gorgeous winner.

 

[Zodd]

Almost as if Alcaraz turned in mid air trying to get that behind the back bh back

 

[Hitman]

Too good from Raz, Novak cannot afford to throw in those mid court balls.

BP

 

[Subway Tennis]

Djokovic getting horrible luck with net chords and missed lines at literally the worst moments possible right now. Surely the luck will change at some point.

 

[Hitman]

Almost as if Alcaraz turned in mid air trying to get that bh back

He's an exceptional athlete, no question.

 

[ForehandCross]

16 years of watching the guy. Be rest assured that when Novak acts injured, he will pull off his greatest escapes.

That USO final with Med still hurts so much.

 

[TheSlicer]

Servebotovic denies break again

 

[BallisticMissileFonseca]

Djoker thinks he can just use those powderpuff shots like he's playing against Murray or Rafa.
Welcome to the new generation.

 

[Succession]

What a match so far! Wow. So good.
Think Raz' forehand historically is my fav ever.

 

[Hitman]

Horrible miss from Novak.

BP again...

 

[Oval_Solid]

bad miss

 

[ibbi]

That pathetic soft volley on the first point of this game will live in Carlos' head forever if he doesn't break here.

 

[MichaelNadal]

Don't let him off the hook Carlos.

 

[Subway Tennis]

Almost as if Alcaraz turned in mid air trying to get that bh back

That was freaky. He kind of willed a change of direction with both feet off the ground.

 

[Rafa.the.Magnificent]

Is it his knee again?

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Alcaraz breaks and will serve for the set.

Djokovic I’m sure has a trainer or MTO coming.

 

[Hitman]

Raz breaks

5-4.

 

[McGradey]

Don’t love Alcaraz stepping back for these creampuff second serves but it’s working, so what do I know

 

[NYTennisfan]

Djokovic with two shanks and the first big moment of the match

 

[roysid]

dude stop

Whether i stop or not, that wont have any effect on the ongoing match.

I would be happy if carlos won. But he was very nervous

 

[BallisticMissileFonseca]

painful to watch. 16 year difference, this match has no business happening in the first place

 

[Breakpointerer]

Don’t love Alcaraz stepping back for these creampuff second serves but it’s working, so what do I know

Shouldn't have worked tbh, Novak let him off the hook

 

[ibbi]

Start your stopwatches.

 

[MeatTornado]

I thought he might wait until the set break to call the trainer, but I get it.

Still sucks to be Carlos and have this delay before trying to serve it out.

 

[Arak]

Djokovic has an ankle problem?

 

[Succession]

Two titans. What's up with Nole's foot/knee?

 

[TheSlicer]

Machack or lehechka, or even sinner, dont bring this intensity to the court, this is basically the most physical match Djokovic can get nowadays

 

[Subway Tennis]

Djokovic is still holding his own on one leg here. The guy is a warrior. Hooefully the trainer can get him right.

 

[Alcawrath]

Impressed with Alcaraz so far. He's raised his level and is firing on most of his cylinders at this point in the match.

Agree with @Subway Tennis that MTOs can be necessary for instances like this, and we all want to see players compete at their best. However, the waiting player should be able to take serves or even groundstrokes with a hitting partner as to not get cold or be disadvantaged.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Novak going off court for the assessment.

Looks like the groin.

 

[Krish872007]

Alcaraz now in the ascendancy - IF he can hold serve on the restart. Needs to remain focused.

 

[ibbi]

Is it his knee again?

Groin, I think.

 

[ND-13]

Idemo Carlos !!

Let us see if you are falling for the trick

 

[Hitman]

Right adductor muscle.